Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 118-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.